See photos of new-look Weasley siblings in HBO's 'Harry Potter' series
Production began recently on the TV series, which is based on J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" books, expected to hit the network in 2027 with new seasons releasing through 2037.
Back in May, HBO revealed Dominic McLaughlin would play Harry Potter, with Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout taking the roles of Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.
The network on Tuesday, Aug. 19, revealed the actors chosen to play most of Ron's siblings by posting photos on social media: Tristan Harland and Gabriel Harland, twins who have both appeared in Netflix series "The Last Kingdom," will play Fred and George Weasley.
Ruari Spooner, cast as Percy Weasley, recently appeared in the short film "Syncopation," according to IMDB.com. Gracie Cochrane, who will play Ginny Weasley, had a small part in the Apple TV+ film "Blitz."
Still to be cast: older brother Charlie Weasley, a dragon expert who appears in the books but is only mentioned in the films, according to the Harry Potter Fandom site. The actor with that part will apparently be revealed soon, as the HBO Instagram post notes, "Charlie's in Romania at the moment but will be joining us soon enough..."
'Harry Potter': Everything we know so far about new series coming to HBO
Two other Weasley roles likely to be cast: father Arthur Weasley – the role of Molly Weasley is being played by Katherine Parkinson – and the eldest Weasley son, Bill, who joins the fight against Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters in the book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" and film "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2."
What is the new 'Harry Potter' TV series about?
Like the films starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, the HBO "Harry Potter" series will be an adaptation of the popular books written by J.K. Rowling. The author is an executive producer on the series.
When will HBO release the new 'Harry Potter' TV series?
HBO has not given an exact premiere date for television show, but announced it debut in 2027. The new series is expected to release over the subsequent decade.
According to Warner Bros. Discovery, the series is being filmed at the Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, United Kingdom, which was also home for the filming of the new "Superman" movie, "Barbie" and "Wonka."
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